Abstract: A clip (8) for a hanger has a pair of gripping arms (9,10) pivoted together (11) which have respective free ends (13,14) which are normally biassed together. The free ends (13,14) can be opened up by pressure being applied across the respective upper portions of the gripping arms (9,10). This enables an article of clothing or the like to be inserted therebetween. A tongue (17) can be pivoted (20) on the upper end of one of the gripping arms (9) to engage within a groove in the top edge of the other gripping arm (10). This results in the free ends (13,14) being locked together therefore securing the article of clothing therebetween. An edge (22) of a flange (19) from which the tongue (17) extends, is required to be forced past projections (21) on either side of the groove to locate the tongue (17) within the groove. The edge (22) forces the top end of the arm (10) outwardly which results in the securement of the free ends (13,14) together.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved closure for ESD bags which provides an effective closure without causing the generation of additional charges nor blocking of the visibility of the component in the bag. More significantly, the present invention provides an effective yet easy to use closure which does not cause injury or irritation to the fingertips or fingernails of the ESD worker. The invention includes a pair of elongate rails which are substantially parallel when in a closed position. Support means are provided between the rails and a hinge for permitting the rails to move from the closed position to an open position. A latch slideable between a first closed position and a second open position maintains the rails in close relation when the invention is in use. The sliding motion of the latch obviates the necessity to pry open a snap as was necessary with the snap-stick of the prior art. In a particular embodiment, the supports are notched to assist in the maintenance of the closure.

Abstract: Presented is a gripping device incorporating a "live" and integral resilient blade for normally retaining the two elongated levers of the gripping device spaced apart at one end and in gripping relationship at the opposite end. The gripping device also incorporates an auxiliary holding device to which an element may be secured for relative rotation in relation to the gripping device.

Abstract: A child safety belt for attachment across a seat having an attaching side rod element for releasable securement of the belt thereto. The belt comprises a strap having elastic properties and a detachable securing buckle is secured to at least one end of the strap. The securing buckle has a pair of jaw members pivotally interconnected on a pivot axis to move from a closed to an open position. A first of the jaw members has a throat portion to receive the side rod element therein. A second of the jaw members has a strap attaching end rearwardly and offset from the pivot axis in a direction toward the first jaw member whereby tension on the strap urges the second jaw member against the first jaw member when the side rod is received in the throat portion and the jaw members are brought to the closed position.

Abstract: This invention pertains primarily to supplementary fastening devices in the form of jawed openable clips having a slot in one or both jaws used for fastening the hook of a garment hanger or other hook including device to a clothesline or other generally linear member. Certain embodiments can additionally be used for fastening two linear members together in a crossing relationship.

Abstract: A fishing line clip for holding a fishing line suitable for use with all I.G.F.A. line classes comprising a pair of identical members, each member comprising a jaw portion and a handle portion, coupled together about a transverse pivot, the jaws being held by one or more encircling O-rings and the handles diverging.

Abstract: A clamp for the detachable holding of web-shaped materials, comprising a spring steel clamping strip consisting of two downwardly extending legs having lower free ends and an intermediate section interconnecting said legs at upper ends thereof, a pull bar fastened at one end to the intermediate section and an elongated slide element defining a transverse groove through a portion of said element to define two arms and a longitudinal bore through the ungrooved portion, said bar passing slidingly through said bore and permitting said clamping strip to be completely drawn into said groove to create a bringing together of said legs, the distance between the two arms being less than the distance between the lower free ends of the legs when in an open position, the lower free ends of said legs being bent towards each other and serrated, the legs contacting said arms at only one point when in said groove.

Abstract: A pair of elongated support leg members are configured to engage and hold an object by clamping around a narrow portion of the object, with the ends of the leg members defining inverted hooks which are adapted to engage and be supported by a pair of spaced apart rods or support members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clip made of plastic, in one piece, consisting of two articulated arms (1,2), one of the ends (4) of which serves as jaws and the other end (5) as a lever arm, and of an upper elastic component (10) forming a spring, which comprises, between the two arms (1,2) and the elastic component (10), two swivelling, crescent-shaped components (8,9) for opening and closing the clip, which are united by a hinge (11) and joined both to the ends (5) and to the elastic component (10) by two groups of corresponding hinges (6,7,12,13).

Abstract: A paper clip characterized in that it is substantially formed of a hard synthetic resin such as hard vinyl chloride, and in that an arched movable member, a bottom plate and a connector plate are formed as one piece capable of being extruded in its entirety, and the paper-engaging end of said movable member and the central portion of said connector plate are formed of a soft synthetic resin such as soft vinyl chloride.

Abstract: A novel suspender fastener is disclosed. The suspender fastener comprises a first lever, a second lever, and a ratchet. The first and second levers are pivotally connected in a manner such that a fulcrum is formed therebetween. A first pair of mutually proximate end portions of the levers are longitudinally spaced from the fulcrum, and form a pair of jaws for engaging a garment therebetween. The ratchet preferably includes a loop for securing a suspender thereto. The ratchet is variably engageable with the first and second levers in a manner such that co-action between the ratchet and the levers causes the jaws to progressively tighten.

Abstract: A vehicle roof provided with an opening closable by a cover and a frame of substantially U-shaped cross section extending along the edge of the roof opening. One side of the substantially U-shaped frame is higher than the other side thereof, and the higher side extends outside of the vehicle in the form of a flange for covering the edge of the vehicle roof defining the opening. A clamping arrangement for pressing the flange against the outer surface of the roof is provided, near the higher side, inside of the vehicle. To facilitate the installation of such a vehicle cover, especially in the case of a used vehicle, the clamping arrangement comprises a plurality of retaining plates which are pressed against the vehicle roof by screws. When the screws have been loosened, the retaining plates can be pivoted so that the frame can be introduced from outside of the vehicle into the roof opening without removing the retaining plates and screws.

Abstract: A releasable compression fastener, such as a clip for use on a garter belt, suspenders, or the like, The fastener has a pair of jaws comprising a base plate designed to be connected to a material, such as a suspender strap, and a flexible clamping plate. An actuating means is attached to the base plate, the latter being adapted to releasably flex the clamping plate against the base plate to close the jaws and clamp a layer of flexible fabric therebetween. The invention involves the use of cooperating, integrating jaws comprising male and female members of specific structure on the base plate and clamping plate to provide integrating locking means for the flexible material clamped therebetween.

Abstract: A clamping system for securely mounting a spray boom assembly for use with an agrichemical applicator airplane. The spray boom is preferably in the cross section of an airfoil, and is adapted to be secured relative to the wing in a suitable, noninterferring position by a jaw mounting system. The system includes an elongated strut secured at a remote end to the airplane wing and an integral, spaced-apart jaw end which cooperates with a moveable jaw member pivotally coupled to it. The jaw members may be locked together about the spray boom by a jaw locking handle pivotally coupled to the jaw member. The handle receives a barrel connecting link within a tracking groove, which is displaced through an over center action by rotation of the jaw handle to releasably secure the spray boom within the jaws.